Green Building Community
Rate It Green’s Community is a gathering place for connecting and sharing green building information and experiences. Add your thoughts and questions to our discussions, or create or join a group that interests you. With your participation, we can create a powerful resource and connect green builders across the globe.
Start a Discussion
Top Factors for Selecting New Windows
How do you decide what windows you need? Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. shares some top considerations, but first he reminds us that every client, every job, every building, and every budget is different. So, that me… more...
Filed under:
Doors, Windows and Openings
0 replies | 2360 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/21/2024
Deciding When to Replace Windows
Thanks to GreenBuilder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for kicking off our series on Windows and Energy Efficiency! In this conversation, Matt explains when it’s time to start thinking about window replacement, and the a… more...
Filed under:
Doors, Windows and Openings
0 replies | 2140 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/20/2024
European vs. American Windows - What's the Difference?
Have you been wondering what the difference is between European and American windows? (And have you had a European window seem to fall on you during vacation, and perhaps you panicked?) Check out this video by Green Builder Matt Hoots… more...
Filed under:
Doors, Windows and Openings
1 replies | 3720 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/20/2024
Energy Efficient Steel Windows and Doors - Arcadia Custom
Arcadia Custom Windows and Doors has met the challenge to prevent energy loss and to meet or even exceed energy codes with steel doors and windows. In this video, Matt Hoots talks with Morgan from Arcadia Custom Windows and Do… more...
Filed under:
Doors, Windows and Openings
0 replies | 1585 views | Posted on: 10/29/2023 | Last updated: 08/16/2024
Low Profile, All Fiberglass Essential Windows by Marvin (Video)
At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bathroom Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Kevin Kline of Marvin Windows about their Essential Collection. Where the Signature line is all wood, and the co… more...
Filed under:
Fiberglass Windows
0 replies | 9526 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023
Solatube International - Natural Daylighting through Sun Tunnels for your Home or Business (Video)
If you aren’t aware of daylight or sun tunnels, or you want to know more, join green builder Matt Hoots as he speaks with Dr. Neall Digert, Vice President at Solatube International to learn more about Solatube’s techn… more...
Filed under:
Tubular Daylighting Devices
0 replies | 8025 views | Posted on: 12/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023
Free Webinar: Storm windows on the inside? A new way to save energy easily, December 8, 12-1pm EST
Learn about storm windows and a new way to save energy easily. Inside or out, the secondary window movement is picking up as we look for ways to quickly reduce energy, improve comfort and stop heat loss in our existing building stock. Ev… more...
Filed under:
Other
0 replies | 1060 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/27/2021
Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, August 25, 12 - 1pm
In this webinar, we'll discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives. Learning Objectives: Compare and c… more...
Filed under:
Doors, Windows and Openings
0 replies | 1099 views | Posted on: 07/23/2021 | Last updated: 07/23/2021
FREE Webinar: Entrance Matting CPD, March 15, 8 am EDT/1 pm BST
During this 1 hour webinar, you will learn about the functions and applications of the various types of entrance matting, fire safety standards, how sustainable entrance matting can contribute towards BREEAM, WELL and GreenBuilding standard… more...
Filed under:
Doors, Windows and Openings
0 replies | 1513 views | Posted on: 02/03/2021 | Last updated: 02/05/2021
Free Green Building Webinar by GreenCE: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, November 23, 12-1pm EST
Today, we'll discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives. Learning Objectives: Compare and contrast various ty… more...
Filed under:
Doors, Windows and Openings
0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020
Please be kind and respectful!
Please make sure to be respectful of the organizations and companies, and other Rate It Green members that make up our community. We welcome praise and advice and even criticism but all posted content and ratings should be constructive in nature. For guidance on what constitutes suitable content on the Rate It Green site, please refer to the User Agreement and Site Rules.
The opinions, comments, ratings and all content posted by member on the Rate It Green website are the comments and opinions of the individual members who posts them only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies or policies of Rate It Green. Rate It Green Team Members will monitor posted content for unsuitable content, but we also ask for the participation of community members in helping to keep the site a comfortable and open public forum of ideas. Please email all questions and concerns to admin@rateitgreen.com